Local & State
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PublishedMay 16, 2024
Small businesses, municipalities urged to apply for portion of $35 million aid to rebuild after storms
The funding is part of a $60 million storm relief package secured by Gov. Janet Mills and lawmakers during the recent legislative session.
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PublishedMay 16, 2024
In photos: April snow showers and a total solar eclipse, here is the best of the month
The month of April began in winter and ended in spring, and included a glorious total solar eclipse over parts of Maine on April 8, an experience that left viewers awestruck. Here are some of the Portland Press Herald photographers' favorite photos from the month.
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PublishedMay 16, 2024
Lewiston shooter’s family testifies before commission investigating Maine’s deadliest mass shooting
Several members of Robert Card's family, including his sister and ex-wife, spoke Thursday about how they tried to get him help for months before he killed 18 people in October.
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PublishedMay 16, 2024
A remote forest thrives, thanks to woodswomen
The team behind a 180-acre community woodland near Brownville in Piscataquis County brings a collaborative, relationship-based approach to how it manages the land. The female-centric collective may be entirely accidental, but its focus on empowerment may be crucial to adapting to climate change.
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PublishedMay 15, 2024
Oversight panel questions officials about workplace culture in fire marshal’s office
Fire Marshal Richard McCarthy tells lawmakers that his office is working better and morale has improved, but 'there is still work to be done.' But the union chief said employees have been disappointed so far with steps the office has taken.
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PublishedMay 15, 2024
Moody’s upgrades Maine’s credit rating to second-highest
The credit rating agency cites the state's 'sustained financial improvements including a large increase in reserves and solid pension contributions practices.'
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PublishedMay 15, 2024
Experts urge developers to think small for solution to Maine’s housing crisis
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s annual spring gathering focused on creative ways to approach housing development by utilizing small lots, historic tax credits and the transformation of Portland's zoning regulations.
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PublishedMay 15, 2024
USM eliminates 5 management positions to save money
The positions include the directors of advising, graduate studies, and student engagement and leadership, as well as the director and associate director of the Russell Scholars program.
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PublishedMay 15, 2024
USPS says changes at Hampden mail facility are on hold – for now
The Postal Service had proposed converting the Hampden facility into a local processing center, which Maine's delegation strongly opposed.
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PublishedMay 15, 2024
Maine wood products companies get $1.6 million in federal grants
Treeline Inc. in Chester, Godfrey Forest Products in Jay and Tanbark in Saco will receive funding for innovative projects.
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